five-second rule

faɪv ˈsɛkənd ruːl
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Translation of five-second rule into Russian

Noun

1.

informal

US
belief that dropped food is safe if picked up quickly
US
правило пяти секунд пятисекундное правило
  • She ate the cookie, citing the five-second rule.Она съела печенье, ссылаясь на правило пяти секунд.
2.

basketball

TECH.US
rule that a player must pass or shoot within five seconds
TECH.US
правило пяти секунд правило 5 секунд пятисекундное правило
  • The player was penalized for breaking the five-second rule.Игрок был наказан за нарушение правила пяти секунд.
3.

basketball

TECH.US
rule that a player must throw in the ball within five seconds
TECH.US
  • He quickly passed the ball to avoid the five-second rule.Он быстро отдал мяч, чтобы не нарушить правило пяти секунд.
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Synonyms and analogies of five-second rule in English

Examples of five-second rule in a sentence

  • The five-second rule was her excuse for eating off the floor.
  • He quickly passed the ball to avoid a five-second rule violation.
  • Coaches emphasize the importance of the five-second rule during practice.
  • The referee called a five-second rule violation.
  • Watch the count to avoid the five-second rule.

Translations of "five-second rule" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
правило пяти секундn. - pravilo pyati sekund

She hesitated too long on the sideline and violated the five-second rule.

Она слишком долго медлила на боковой и нарушила правило пяти секунд.

We lost crucial possession when our center forgot about the five-second rule.

Мы потеряли важное владение, когда наш центровой забыл про правило пяти секунд.

At lunch, we laughed about how the five-second rule was our family tradition.

За обедом мы смеялись, как правило пяти секунд стало семейной традицией.

In our house, the five-second rule is considered completely acceptable among the kids.

В нашем доме правило пяти секунд среди детей считается совершенно приемлемым.

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Other translations for five-second rule:

  • пятисекундное правилоn.
  • правиле пяти секунд
  • правила пяти секунд

five-second rule: Examples and translations in context

He jokes that the five-second rule applies only if the food is still clean.

Он шутит, что правило пяти секунд действует только если еда остается чистой.

The announcer explained the five-second rule to viewers after the whistle blew.

Комментатор объяснил зрителям правило пяти секунд после свистка судьи.

Our coach keeps shouting about the five-second rule during every inbound play.

Наш тренер постоянно кричит про правило пяти секунд при каждом вбрасывании.

The five-second rule prevents players from stalling during closely guarded situations.

Правило пяти секунд мешает игрокам тянуть время под плотной опекой.

In youth leagues, referees rarely enforce the five-second rule consistently.

В юношеских лигах судьи не всегда последовательно применяют правило пяти секунд.

Many diners relied on the five-second rule when a roll fell on the floor.

Многие посетители кафе полагались на правило пяти секунд, когда булочка падала на пол.

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